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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 955.71 and 474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 955.71 and 474.94 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 955.71 = 474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/955.71 = 474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 955.71 × 474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 453,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,904.91/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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